Man, woman arrested after car hits tree

Published: Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 7:54 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 7:54 p.m.

OCALA -- A traffic crash on Friday resulted in the arrest of a man and woman for drug possession, according to Ocala police.

The woman was also charged with being impaired behind the wheel.

When officers arrived at Highlands at Heathbrook, 5101 SW 60th Street Road, they found a 2001 Buick LeSebre had crashed into a tree and the car’s two occupants, later identified as Sandra Katherine Bedgood and Christopher Michael Kayal, passed out inside the car.

Bedgood, officials said, had a syringe sticking out of her arm. Kayal, 26, told an officer at the scene that he and Bedgood “were shooting up heroin” while they were driving.

Inside the car, officers found drug paraphernalia and a used syringe.

Kayal told officers they use heroin twice a week, police said. Bedgood told officials she should’ve waited until she got home before using the heroin, police added.

Both were taken to West Marion Community Hospital for treatment. They were later released and taken to the Marion County Jail, where Bedgood, 21, was charged with DUI and possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. Kayal was charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.

Jail records show the duo was released Saturday morning after posting bond. Locally, Kayal and Bedgood do not have a criminal history.

<p>OCALA -- A traffic crash on Friday resulted in the arrest of a man and woman for drug possession, according to Ocala police.</p><p>The woman was also charged with being impaired behind the wheel.</p><p>When officers arrived at Highlands at Heathbrook, 5101 SW 60th Street Road, they found a 2001 Buick LeSebre had crashed into a tree and the car's two occupants, later identified as Sandra Katherine Bedgood and Christopher Michael Kayal, passed out inside the car.</p><p>Bedgood, officials said, had a syringe sticking out of her arm. Kayal, 26, told an officer at the scene that he and Bedgood “were shooting up heroin” while they were driving.</p><p>Inside the car, officers found drug paraphernalia and a used syringe.</p><p>Kayal told officers they use heroin twice a week, police said. Bedgood told officials she should've waited until she got home before using the heroin, police added.</p><p>Both were taken to West Marion Community Hospital for treatment. They were later released and taken to the Marion County Jail, where Bedgood, 21, was charged with DUI and possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. Kayal was charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.</p><p>Jail records show the duo was released Saturday morning after posting bond. Locally, Kayal and Bedgood do not have a criminal history.</p>